Every investor on our team has built a company before. We know the hard parts of the journey — hiring, fundraising, near-misses, and scaling — because we've lived them.
We look for founders who’ve already shown they can ship, attract others, and decide under pressure, not just pitch.
We want a painful problem with a customer who will pay, not a slide-deck market looking for a product.
Room to grow a long-lasting company with Silicon Valley and Asia-Pacific reach.
Tirto Adji, a technologist and investor with over 25 years in Silicon Valley, holds a MSc in Computer Science from SJSU, and credentials in AI/ML and Business Management from Stanford. He spent 10 years at Yahoo! Big Data and Analytics Group before moving into the start-up space. His industry knowledge and global network enable him to connect tech hubs and drive innovation. As the founding partner of Palapa Ventures and Samudra Pacific, Tirto has invested in over 50 Silicon Valley startups, including Lyft, Coinbase, Rippling, and Alto Pharmacy. His experience as a founder, operator, board member, and investor gives him deep technical and business insights.
Raymond is a Partner at Samudra Pacific Capital Partners, where he focuses on sourcing, evaluating, and supporting high-growth technology investments. A former founder and technology executive, he co-founded Going Merry, which was acquired by Navient, and previously held roles at Rocket Fuel, Gilt Groupe, and Goldman Sachs. His personal investment portfolio includes Anthropic, Anduril, CoreWeave, Groq, and Reddit. Drawing on his experience as both an operator and investor, Raymond works closely with founders on strategy, technology, scaling, and long-term value creation. He holds graduate degrees from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.
Zoe is responsible for creating investment memos, sector research and analysis, and assisting with other projects. She is currently a medical student at Duke University, where she also earned a BS in Neuroscience and was a member of the Varsity Swim and Dive team. After graduation, she worked at Stanford's Laboratory of Behavioral and Cognitive Neuroscience as a lab manager and research assistant, focusing on the intersection of computational neuroscience and healthcare.
Conner supports the firm across investment memos, sector research and analysis, pitch deck evaluation, and special projects for portfolio companies. He brings a rare combination of investment acumen and deep technical experience. Most recently, Conner joined Fazeshift as the second hire, building the product from 0 to 1 — making foundational decisions on architecture, stack, and tooling while shipping core features across the full stack. Prior to that, he built production software at Kalshi and Athena Health, and conducted AI research in healthcare at Stanford Medicine and within the VA Hospital System, developing conversational AI tools designed to enhance clinical decision-making.
Stephanie researches frontier technologies, combining sourcing, thesis development, valuation, competitive intelligence, and end-to-end diligence to inform investment decisions. Her sector work spans agentic AI, AI infrastructure, humanoids/embodied robotics, blockchain, sustainable technologies, fintech, healthtech, and biotech. She also supports fundraising content, pitch and media creation. Prior experience includes private equity, hedge funds, and asset management, with additional background in quantitative modeling. She earned a B.A. in Mathematics & Economics from Carleton College, and completed programs at Dartmouth Tuck and Berkeley Haas.
Alina is a Presidential Scholar in the USC Marshall School of Business, pursuing a Business Administration major with a STEM designation. Alina performs financial and market risk analysis to deliver investment memos and works with portfolio companies to support strategic decision-making, track performance metrics, and identify opportunities for value creation. She is passionate about impact-driven ventures, global development, and sustainable innovation, and co-founded a nonprofit serving unhoused communities in California’s Central Valley.
Guntur is responsible for identifying and assessing potential investment opportunities, as well as investor relations. He is the co-founder of Pinnacle Investment, Indonesia's first quantitative-driven asset manager. Previously, he co-founded Ares Capital, a quantitative research advisory firm where he advised top asset management firms and managed global investment funds for institutional clients. Prior to Ares Capital, Guntur worked on Wall Street with Credit Suisse and BlackRock. He holds a Master's in Financial Engineering from the University of Michigan and a BS in Computer Science with a minor in Business from Arizona State University.
Andri, using his extensive experience and industry knowledge, mentors the companies within the firm’s portfolio. He has deep understanding of financial sector, market dynamics, and the challenges faced by emerging companies. Andri was the co-founder of Pinnacle Investment and Ares Capital, developed quantitative models for pricing exotic finance instruments. He previously managed multi-billion dollar fixed income portfolios at Deutsche Bank and JPM. Andri graduated with MS degree in Financial Engineering from UC Berkeley and BS in Chemical Engineering from University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is also a CFA charter holder.
William is a technology executive and entrepreneur with over 20 years of cross-border leadership experience in North America and Asia, and has received multiple international awards recognizing his contributions to innovation and high-tech commercialization. He has held senior roles and directorships across enterprises and government agencies, including the Canadian Wheat Board, Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC, Commissioner of BC Vegetable Board, and Chairman of BC Greenhouse Association. His multinational experience and cross-cultural relationships strengthen our ability to support venture projects and evaluate technologies positioned for global expansion.
Dr. Mohammed Alqarni is a seasoned AI expert and advisor with a Ph.D. in Computer Science, complemented by executive education from Harvard and London Business School. As a co-founder of several high-tech ventures, including Foresighted AI, Dr. Alqarni specializes in helping organizations leverage AI for strategic growth and operational efficiency. His work spans AI consultancy, digital transformation, and innovation. With over 70 peer-reviewed publications and significant contributions to research and policy, including involvement in the G20 Presidency, his insights are rooted in academic excellence and practical experience.
Adam is a seasoned leader in risk and compliance with a career defined by high-impact roles at the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) as Group Chief Compliance Officer and over two decades at J.P. Morgan leading APAC Core Compliance and Operational Risk. He now provides strategic advisory to firms establishing a presence in Hong Kong and scaling across the Asia-Pacific region.
Abdulla Al-Naimi is a Qatari investment professional with extensive experience in venture capital, asset management, and startup growth. Over the years, he has overseen multimillion-dollar portfolios and supported entrepreneurial ventures across diverse sectors, building strong partnerships both in Qatar and internationally. His work reflects a commitment to innovation, mentorship, and fostering connections that bridge business and creativity on an international scale.
Jon O'Connell is the legal counsel and a partner at Crowell Moring heading the VC and Corporate Group. Jon advises on matters related to corporate governance, VC financings, commercial transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. Jon has managed one of the most active venture capital financing teams in the industry having completed over 100 preferred stock equity financings. During his legal career at Am Law 100 firms, he has acted as outside general counsel for hundreds of startups in industries ranging from food tech to fintech.
With over 30 years of experience in business and legal advising, Tax Partner John Volk focuses primarily on tax and business matters of investment partnerships and pre-public companies. He is recognized nationally as a frequent speaker and panelist at industry conferences. John is a graduate of Duke Law School (JD) and Claremont McKenna College (BA). He is an active member of the California State Bar.
Emily is the Finance Director and Controller of Samudra Pacific. She has over 15+ years of venture capital fund accounting and fund administration experience. Before joining Samudra, Emily led the Fund Administration team at Aduro Advisors and Riedmiller Associates, two leading Service Providers for Private Equity and Venture Capital firms. Emily has a wealth of experience working at high-tech companies such as Palm WebOS, Netflix, and Reidmiller & Associates. Prior to that, Emily was the Senior Accountant at Deloitte. She holds a MS in Accountancy from San Jose State University, and BS in Microbiology from University of California, Davis.
Alex (AJ) is a seasoned finance professional with more than a decade of work experience. AJ assisted Samudra Pacific clients with their financial modeling, bookkeeping, compliance, fundraising and special finance-related projects. Prior to Stradasol, AJ cut his teeth at Deloitte as a Senior Auditor providing audit, tax, consulting, enterprise risk and financial advisory services. AJ graduated from Atmajaya University, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Accounting Information System.
Jamie is the representative for the Samudra Pacific’s Carta Fund Administration, Operation and Services Team. Carta administers the fund of shareholders and ensure clients have up to date information on their funds’ investment performance and compliance. Jamie is an experienced Fund Administrator with over 10 years of experience, having worked for financial organizations such as KPMG and Rohtstein Kass, and as Audit Manager for Alternative Investments specializing in fund management and financial reporting for high-tech industry clients.
Veronica is a finance professional with over 15 years of experience in accounting, taxation, and financial management. She currently serves as an Executive Assistant and Accountant at Samudra Pacific Capital Partners, where she supports executive scheduling, coordinates meetings, and assists the Finance Director. She began her career as an Auditor at PwC before moving into finance and accounting roles at Central Park and later at Ayana Hotel Jakarta.
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